Today is a very big day for Chromebooks as Framework - the company behind the most-popular, fully-modular laptop ever made - is announcing the new Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. In partnership with Google, Framework is bringing all of their fantastic, sustainable, repairable, customizable … [Read more...] about Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook
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The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
As a long-time Fitbit Versa user (I've had them all at this point), I can definitely say that the biggest gripe I tend to have is the lack of fluidity and questionable layout of the UI. With the Fitbit Versa 3 I currently have on my wrist, general responsiveness is OK, but moving through the actual … [Read more...] about The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
Steam on ChromeOS may soon arrive for lower-powered Chromebooks
Gaming on ChromeOS has come a long way over the past few years. Android apps, Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and even Amazon's Luna service are all readily playable right in the browser on your Chromebook. (Subscriptions often required, of course.) That's not counting the countless websites … [Read more...] about Steam on ChromeOS may soon arrive for lower-powered Chromebooks
Pre-orders for Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch will open on October 6. Delivery dates leaked.
Since the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were pre-announced at the Google I/O event earlier this year with a "Fall" release date, we had been wondering when exactly this date would be. Now that the "Made by Google launch event has been officially announced for October 6, we know for certain that's when … [Read more...] about Pre-orders for Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch will open on October 6. Delivery dates leaked.
Win a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or one of 5 Lenovo Smart Clock Essentials
UPDATE 9/20/2022 - We've decided to drop our goal to 6,000 subscribers! We have some other giveaways planned we really want to get around to, so we want to give away these prizes as soon as possible. That means 6 awesome prizes will be given away when we hit 6,000 subscribers! When we hit 6,000 … [Read more...] about Win a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or one of 5 Lenovo Smart Clock Essentials
This Nest Wi-Fi/Assistant Speaker combo is $150 off
Wi-Fi 6 is all the rage these days but before you rush out and buy the latest and greatest router, let me share a little something. Wi-Fi 6 is awesome and it has a lot of great benefits over the current family of Wi-Fi 5 routers but I would dare to say that a good portion of us would never notice … [Read more...] about This Nest Wi-Fi/Assistant Speaker combo is $150 off
Google Pixel Watch retail price and watch/band colors leak ahead of hardware event
Last month, a report from 9to5Google based on information obtained from a credible source all but confirmed the pricing of the LTE version of the highly anticipated Pixel Watch. This source divulged that we are looking at a $399 asking price for the LTE-equipped version of the watch, a price that … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch retail price and watch/band colors leak ahead of hardware event
You’ll soon be able to create regular Google Tasks anywhere, anytime via Assistant voice commands
This morning, Google announced what we had long suspected - Google Assistant and Calendar reminders would be going away forever. However, all is not so depressing when you consider what it actually means for the future of productivity through Google apps and services. In a Keyword blog post, Ilya … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to create regular Google Tasks anywhere, anytime via Assistant voice commands
Another mysterious new MediaTek processor is coming to Chromebooks
It wasn't that long ago that we surfaced a new MediaTek chipset on the way for Chromebooks, internally dubbed as the MT8186. Little is still known about this SoC, but judging by the model number, I'd still wager it will end up as the followup to the current Kompanio 500 - internally called the … [Read more...] about Another mysterious new MediaTek processor is coming to Chromebooks
Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
It's no secret that Google has had plans to refresh its Nest Doorbell offerings, and with the upcoming Google hardware event, we're expecting to see a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell device added to the lineup. Luckily, thanks to the Google Home app's 2.58 update, and 9to5Google's excellent … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the 2nd gen wired Nest Doorbell that will be revealed at Google’s hardware event
Google Meet (Duo) app adds an account switcher to separate work from personal
Following the conversion of Duo over to Google Meet that took place last month, Google had to eventually reinstate the Duo icon to that app due to users expressing confusion over the transition. Now that the app is back to having its familiar blue icon, changes continue within the application with … [Read more...] about Google Meet (Duo) app adds an account switcher to separate work from personal
The upcoming Chromecast HD comes with an odd upgrade over its ‘premium’ sibling
Thanks to @Za_Raczke over on Twitter, we have a pretty firm idea now of what we should expect in the rather-odd Chromecast HD that we expect to see pretty soon. While we're not certain Google will include this device in the keynote for the upcoming October 6th hardware event, I'd wager we'll see it … [Read more...] about The upcoming Chromecast HD comes with an odd upgrade over its ‘premium’ sibling
